According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District, a local resident M.N. reported to the police in Bishkek on January 14, 2026. She stated that she became a victim of fraudsters who, using the account bella_gadane.kg on Instagram, gained her trust by promising to "open a path." As a result, she transferred 523,366 soms to them via a mobile application, after which the criminals blocked her and ceased communication.
As a result of operational measures, law enforcement officers were able to identify the suspect, who turned out to be 30-year-old B.E. The woman was detained and placed in a temporary detention facility. An investigation has been initiated into the incident under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
During the arrest, various physical evidence was seized from B.E., including mobile phones, bank cards, advertising materials, business cards with the number +996 500 38-06-75, as well as books such as the Quran and "Kabyl Bolgon Duular." An antique book with a Celtic pattern, a deck of Tarot cards, and banknotes resembling 100-dollar bills were also found. All these items will be included in the case materials.
The Internal Affairs Department appeals to anyone who may have been affected by the actions of the fraudsters to report any information at the following phone numbers: 0(700) 21-00-24, 0(551) 90-00-59, or 102.
